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Wenda Woodwife has a knotty problem--her mood swings have sent her beloved husband, Prince Charming, off on Adventure. She seeks the cure from the Good Magician Humphrey, only to discover that he has a knotty problem of his own and that only Wenda Woodwife can help him. She’ll need... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Wenda: is married to Prince Charming, best friend to Jumper the spider, and ability to work w/wood.
- Meryl: flying mermaid, looking for companion, and afraid of spiders
- Prince Hilarion: looking for missing fiancee, trained in swordsmanship and other things, loyal, and honest.
- Angela: an angel from heaven looking for meaning in her life. She is in love with a demon named Beauregard and is looking for a way to make their relationship work.
- Eris: Dwarf Demon married to Jumper the spider and likes to wager w/ other Demons for status points.
- Ida: princess at Roogna, twin sister to King Ivy, planet Ptero rotates around her head, and her talent is the ability to make something come true as long as the idea comes from someone who is unaware of her talent.
- Beauregard: demon in charge of tours for souls in hell and loves Angela Angel.
- Merwyn: flying merman
- Steven: leader of May I ghosts. Talent: to make women fall madly in love with him, however, when he is out of their sight, they instantly forget he exists
- Humfrey: Magician of Information; to ask a Question requires navigation of three Challenges to get into his castle; upon the answer the querent must either serve the Magician for a year or undertake a Mission; has 5 1/2 wives who rotate throughout the year
- Rose: Humfrey's wife from Castle Roogna. Talent: can grow magical roses
- Wira: Humfrey's daughter in law, knows her way around the castle, and was blind , but she can see now
- Michael: Add a description of this character.
- Alex: a boy in Gap Chasm who is unable to express his emotions
- Gnaughty
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 34 of 38 in Xanth. (standard series)
Preceded by Jumper Cable, and followed by Well-Tempered Clavicle (Xanth).
Authors & Contributors edit
- Piers Anthony (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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